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And we march on: Activists occupy streets ahead of Paris summit

Hundreds of pairs of shoes are displayed at the Place de la Republique, in Paris, as part of a symbolic and peaceful rally called by the NGO Avaaz "Paris sets off for climate". About 150 world leaders are gathering around Paris for high-stakes climate talks, and activists are holding marches and protests around the world to urge them to reach a strong agreement to slow global warming. (AP Photo)

Updated on: Nov 30, 2015 3:54 PM IST

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Hundreds of pairs of shoes are displayed at the Place de la Republique, in Paris, as part of a symbolic and peaceful rally called by the NGO Avaaz "Paris sets off for climate". About 150 world leaders are gathering around Paris for high-stakes climate talks, and activists are holding marches and protests around the world to urge them to reach a strong agreement to slow global warming. (AP Photo)

Updated on Nov 30, 2015 3:54 PM

Hundreds of pairs of shoes are displayed at the Place de la Republique, in Paris, as part of a symbolic and peaceful rally called by the NGO Avaaz "Paris sets off for climate". About 150 world leaders are gathering around Paris for high-stakes climate talks, and activists are holding marches and protests around the world to urge them to reach a strong agreement to slow global warming. (AP Photo)

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Protesters carry a globe-shaped balloon in front of Rome's Colosseum during a rally held the day before the start of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), in Rome, Italy. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters carry a globe-shaped balloon in front of Rome's Colosseum during a rally held the day before the start of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), in Rome, Italy. (Reuters Photo)

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A New York Police officer keeps an eye on protesters while they take part in a protest about climate change around New York City Hall at lower Manhattan, New York. (Reuters Photo)

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A New York Police officer keeps an eye on protesters while they take part in a protest about climate change around New York City Hall at lower Manhattan, New York. (Reuters Photo)

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Environmental activists take part in a rally in front of the White House, in Washington, DC. (AFP Photo)

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Environmental activists take part in a rally in front of the White House, in Washington, DC. (AFP Photo)

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Children depict fish in the sea during a rally held a day before the start of the Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Reuters Photo)

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Children depict fish in the sea during a rally held a day before the start of the Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Reuters Photo)

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Greenpeace activists fly a hot air balloon depicting the globe next to the Eiffel Tower, in Paris. (Reuters Photo)

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Greenpeace activists fly a hot air balloon depicting the globe next to the Eiffel Tower, in Paris. (Reuters Photo)

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Environmental activists and supporters, during a rally, call for action on climate change in Los Angeles, California, a day before the start of the COP21 conference in Paris. Some 150 leaders will attend the start of the Paris conference. (AFP Photo)

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Environmental activists and supporters, during a rally, call for action on climate change in Los Angeles, California, a day before the start of the COP21 conference in Paris. Some 150 leaders will attend the start of the Paris conference. (AFP Photo)

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Policemen fight with activists during a protest ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference at the Place de la Republique, in Paris. (AP Photo)

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Policemen fight with activists during a protest ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference at the Place de la Republique, in Paris. (AP Photo)

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Protesters dressed as Santa Claus take part in a protest about climate change at New York City Hall, in lower Manhattan, New York. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters dressed as Santa Claus take part in a protest about climate change at New York City Hall, in lower Manhattan, New York. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters lie next to signs reading ‘I am the Doce river’ during a rally held a day before the start of the Paris climate summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters lie next to signs reading ‘I am the Doce river’ during a rally held a day before the start of the Paris climate summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters take part in a silent march calling for ambitious action to tackle climate change, in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday. (AP Photo)

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Protesters take part in a silent march calling for ambitious action to tackle climate change, in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday. (AP Photo)

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An artwork entitled 'One Heart One Tree' by artist Naziha Mestaoui is displayed on the Eiffel tower, ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, in Paris. (AP Photo)

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An artwork entitled 'One Heart One Tree' by artist Naziha Mestaoui is displayed on the Eiffel tower, ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, in Paris. (AP Photo)

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Protesters take part in a rally held the day before the start of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), in Ottawa, Canada. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters take part in a rally held the day before the start of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), in Ottawa, Canada. (Reuters Photo)

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Pope Francis' shoes are seen in the middle of hundreds of pairs of shoes displayed at the Place de la Republique, in Paris, as part of a symbolic and peaceful rally called by the NGO Avaaz after French police detained hundreds of protesters and banned demonstrations, citing security issues after the November 13 terrorist attacks. (AP Photo)

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Pope Francis' shoes are seen in the middle of hundreds of pairs of shoes displayed at the Place de la Republique, in Paris, as part of a symbolic and peaceful rally called by the NGO Avaaz after French police detained hundreds of protesters and banned demonstrations, citing security issues after the November 13 terrorist attacks. (AP Photo)

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People march during a protest for Global Climate next to a monument to the Revolution, in Mexico City. (AP Photo)

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People march during a protest for Global Climate next to a monument to the Revolution, in Mexico City. (AP Photo)

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Women activists take part in a march ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference in Bogota, Colombia. (Reuters Photo)

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Women activists take part in a march ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference in Bogota, Colombia. (Reuters Photo)

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Cars pass by the National Assembly in Paris, where a projection of French artist JR is displayed as part of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference. (AP Photo)

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Cars pass by the National Assembly in Paris, where a projection of French artist JR is displayed as part of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference. (AP Photo)

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People participate in the ‘The 100% Possible Climate March’ on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. (AFP Photo)

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People participate in the ‘The 100% Possible Climate March’ on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. (AFP Photo)

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An activist draws on a wall during a rally held a day before the start of the COP21, in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Reuters Photo)

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An activist draws on a wall during a rally held a day before the start of the COP21, in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Reuters Photo)

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